Prineha Narang delivers 40th Annual Yunker Lecture at Oregon State University

1 year ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Professor Prineha Narang recently delivered the 40th annual Yunker Lecture at Oregon State University. This prestigious public lecture has been presented by several Nobel Laureates in the past. Known for […]

Prineha Narang delivers 40th Annual Yunker Lecture at Oregon State University
February 21

2024- 2025 UCLA Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (BGHS)

1 year ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Graduate
  • Student

Fourth-year chemistry Ph.D. candidate Jason Q.L. Williams (P. Weiss group) is one of six outstanding scholars joining the UCLA chapter of the national Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (BGHS) […]

2024- 2025 UCLA Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (BGHS)
February 14

Maher El-Kady named one of 10 Most Influential Leaders in E-Mobility

1 year ago

  • Alumni & Friends
  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition

Assistant Researcher Dr. Maher El-Kady (Ph.D. ’13) has been named by CIOLOOK Magazine as one of The 10 Most Influential Leaders in E-Mobility for 2025. This recognition honors individuals who […]

Maher El-Kady named one of 10 Most Influential Leaders in E-Mobility
February 6

Yi Tang named 2025 ACS BIOT Marvin Johnson Award winner

1 year ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Professor Yi Tang has been named the winner of the 2025 Marvin J. Johnson Award in Microbial and Biochemical Technology by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Biochemical Technology […]

Yi Tang named 2025 ACS BIOT Marvin Johnson Award winner
January 31

Osvaldo Gutierrez receives prestigious PECASE Award

1 year ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Professor Osvaldo Gutierrez was recently awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), by President Biden. The award is highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government […]

Prof. Osvaldo Gutierrez
January 23

Michael Jung named recipient of the NAS Award for Chemistry in Service to Society

1 year ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Distinguished Professor Michael E. Jung, the Walter and Shirley Wang Chair in Medicinal Drug Discovery,  has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Award […]

Michael Jung named recipient of the NAS Award for Chemistry in Service to Society
January 23

Richard Kaner named 2025 ACS Basolo Medalist by Northwestern University

1 year ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

Professor Richard Kaner, the UCLA Dr. Myung Ki Hong Endowed Chair in Materials Innovation, has been named the 2025 ACS Basolo Medalist by the Department of Chemistry faculty at Northwestern […]

Richard Kaner named 2025 ACS Basolo Medalist by Northwestern University
January 15

Anastassia Alexandrova appointed as the inaugural Charles W. Clifford Jr. Chair in Chemistry & Biochemistry

1 year ago

  • Awards, Grants, & Recognition
  • Faculty

The UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has appointed Professor Anastassia Alexandrova as the inaugural Charles W. Clifford Jr. Chair in Chemistry & Biochemistry, effective retroactively to July 1, 2024. […]

Anastassia Alexandrova appointed as the inaugural Charles W. Clifford Jr. Chair in Chemistry & Biochemistry
January 9